The Portland daily press., 1887-03-17
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE SYMPHONY CONCERT.

The concert given by the Boston Sympho-
ny Orchestra, in the Stockbridge course. at
City Hall, last evening, was the finest con-
cert of the present season. Not only was
the programme admirably made up. but the
several numbers received superb treatment
1t is easy to apply adiectiyes, but surely they
were deserved last night. just think for
moment what programme was offered. The
melodious overture Of Mendelssohn's "Ath-
alie," with its warmth of coloring; the re-
fined, poetic symphony in B minor, of Schu-
bert's, so full of delicate feeling, its two
movements appealing directly to the heart;
the delightful largo from HandePs "Serse,"
which was received with the same enthusi-
assn that marked its first presentation here;
the brilliant, bizarre Hungarian march from
Berlioz's "Damnation of Faust" and the
fascinating Brahms Hungarian Dances, al
ways a fayorite with Portland audience.
And with what perfection of drill, what deli
cious tone, and what effects of shading, all
these were given. Herr Gericke deserved
the liberal applause that greeted each num-
number. 1t is misfortune that Portland
cannot have one Of these concerts weekly.
Mr.. Whitney Mockridge the New York
tenor, made his first appearance in Portland
at this concert, and he achieved a complete
triumph We haven't heard such thor
oughly satisfactory tenor lin all the qualities
that go to make perfect tenor among the
concert singers for years. He gave the aria
Lend Me Your Aid, from Charles Gounod's
Queen of Sheba," with dignity and ex-
preston worthy of the composer. His voice
is pure and clear, of great compass and
beautiful quality. His style is a great
charm, and his enunciation delightful in its
distinctness. His stage presence, too, is
very pleasing. His first number was received
with great enthusiasm, and his air from SIS
meraida" was deseryedly encored. BE gave
in response the familiar Come into the Gar
den, Maud" in manner we have never
heard excelled.
ALONE IN LONDON.
There was good advance sale of seats for
"Alone in London" yesterday. The play
will be given at Portland Theatre Friday
and Saturday. The San Francisco Music
and Drama says "Alone in London" with
Cora Tanner in the leading part, was greeted
by large audience on Monday night, at the
Baldwin Theatre There is enough variety
in the character sketches to make the piece
acceptable to both the upper and lower
houses. The piece has been put on in good
style as to scenery. appointments and cast,
went off very smoothly. That it has caught
the town goes without saying. The princi-
pal pieces of scenic art are Westminster
Bridge and House of Parliament by night,
in the first act, and the old Sluice House and
Thames River by moonlight, in the third act,
which are Very realistic, and receive album
dant recognition every evening""
Grimmer's orchestra will play the follow
ing programme:
Observation-Disclosures new Schlepegrell
Watzes from Black HusSar ............. MlOcker
Selection from Falka.. .Chassaigne
l0p-Cricket.. Weingarten
walfzes-Belleville (new) ................ MIocker
CONGRESS STREET CONCERT.
At the Congress street Methodist church
last night, a well pleased audience listened
to the following capital entertainment:
Quartette-Soldiers' Song. .Esser
Schubert Quartette.
Imperial Mandolin and Guitar Club ,.''''"'
Reading-The Schoolmasters Guest. >. Carleton
Mr.. Fred W. Adams.
Quartette-- Remember Thy Creator. ....... Rhodes
schubert Quartette.
Reading-.Home, Sweet Home" with organ :,
'upp0''se Mr.. Fred W. Adams 'anefSiiie
Imperial Mandolin and Guitar Club. WY
Quartette-The Hoarse Singers. ........... Genee
Schubert Quartette.
: :. Imperial Mandolin and Guitar Club "'.'e'
Mr.. Fred W. Adams Adams 'D''i'H
Quaitette-Cruel Cuckoo. ................ Koschat
Schubert Quartette.
WaltZ-Invitati0n to the Dance. ........ Weber
Imperial Mandolin and Guitar Club.
AMY sHERwIN.
Miss Amy Sherwin, who will appear here
in concert Monday night, will be rendered
reception at Hotel Brunswick, Boston, by
Mr.. and Mrs. Bachert, Friday evening miss
Sherwin is an Australian, born of English
parents. In 1880 she made great hit in
New York, in the initial performance of the
Domination of Faust" She has had great
success in opera, oratorio and concert all
over Europe. and her supporting company
comprises many names known to fame.
BENNETT & MoULToN.
This favorite opera company, which gives
popular operas at popular prices, will appear
at Portland Theatre next Monday for a
weeks engagement. The company is we'll
known, and has many friends in Portland.
The sale of seats will begin Friday.
NOTES.
Stockbridge has received "Ruddygore"
librettos He has for sale the vocal score,
with piano-forte accompaniment.
Grimmer's orchestra played in Bath Tues
day evening, at performance of the Ticket
of-Leaye-man" by the Olympian Club.
1t must be borne in mind that subScrip-
tons for the Frederick Archer organ concert
Will be received at Stockbridge'S and E. b.
R0blnSon's. 1t is to be hoped that Mr..
Archer will be induced to come here. He is
magnificent organist, and an organ concert
Is a rarity In this part of the country.